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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.69, 1,190.54 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.69, 1,190.54 and 216.56 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.69 : 1,190.54 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.69/1,190.54 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.69x = 1,190.54 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.69x = 257,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,826.86/793.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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