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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,190.94 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,190.94 and 216.88 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,190.94 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,190.94 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,190.94 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 258,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,287.28/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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