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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.92, 1,192.38 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.92, 1,192.38 and 217.78 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.92 : 1,192.38 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.92/1,192.38 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.92x = 1,192.38 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.92x = 259,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,676.52/794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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