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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.98, 1,189.34 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.98, 1,189.34 and 215.72 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.98 : 1,189.34 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.98/1,189.34 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.98x = 1,189.34 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.98x = 256,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,557.40/792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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