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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.45, 1,191.68 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.45, 1,191.68 and 217.32 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.45 : 1,191.68 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.45/1,191.68 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.45x = 1,191.68 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.45x = 258,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,974.81/794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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