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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.75, 1,192.20 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.75, 1,192.20 and 217.63 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.75 : 1,192.20 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.75/1,192.20 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.75x = 1,192.20 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.75x = 259,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,451.44/794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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