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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,191.77 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,191.77 and 217.34 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,191.77 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,191.77 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,191.77 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 259,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,018.21/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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