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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,190.52 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,190.52 and 216.58 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,190.52 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,190.52 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,190.52 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 257,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,842.82/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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