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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,190.42 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,190.42 and 216.60 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,190.42 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,190.42 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,190.42 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 257,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,844.97/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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