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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.77, 1,190.59 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.77, 1,190.59 and 216.69 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.77 : 1,190.59 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.77/1,190.59 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.77x = 1,190.59 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.77x = 257,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,982.45/793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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