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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.10, 1,191.15 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.10, 1,191.15 and 216.96 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.10 : 1,191.15 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.10/1,191.15 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.10x = 1,191.15 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.10x = 258,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,431.90/794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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