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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,192.10 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,192.10 and 217.61 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,192.10 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,192.10 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,192.10 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 259,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,411.12/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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