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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.62, 1,191.90 and 217.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.62, 1,191.90 and 217.51 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.62 : 1,191.90 = 217.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.62/1,191.90 = 217.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.62x = 1,191.90 × 217.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.62x = 259,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,250.17/794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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