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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.77, 1,190.68 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.77, 1,190.68 and 216.65 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.77 : 1,190.68 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.77/1,190.68 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.77x = 1,190.68 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.77x = 257,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,960.82/793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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