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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.63, 1,190.46 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.63, 1,190.46 and 216.50 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.63 : 1,190.46 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.63/1,190.46 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.63x = 1,190.46 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.63x = 257,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,734.59/793.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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