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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,191.25 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,191.25 and 217.07 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,191.25 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,191.25 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,191.25 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 258,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,584.64/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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