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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,191.82 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,191.82 and 217.44 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,191.82 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,191.82 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,191.82 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 259,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,149.34/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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