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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,191.96 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,191.96 and 217.50 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,191.96 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,191.96 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,191.96 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 259,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,251.30/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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