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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,191.29 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,191.29 and 217.08 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,191.29 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,191.29 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,191.29 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 258,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,604.69/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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