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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,191.60 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,191.60 and 217.36 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,191.60 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,191.60 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,191.60 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 259,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,006.18/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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