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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,190.49 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,190.49 and 216.54 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,190.49 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,190.49 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,190.49 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 257,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,788.70/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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