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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,191.38 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,191.38 and 217.04 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,191.38 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,191.38 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,191.38 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 258,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,577.12/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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