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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,191.09 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,191.09 and 216.96 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,191.09 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,191.09 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,191.09 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 258,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,418.89/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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