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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.95, 1,190.92 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.95, 1,190.92 and 216.83 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.95 : 1,190.92 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.95/1,190.92 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.95x = 1,190.92 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.95x = 258,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,227.18/793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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