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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,190.32 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,190.32 and 216.44 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,190.32 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,190.32 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,190.32 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 257,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,632.86/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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