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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.92, 1,192.46 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.92, 1,192.46 and 209.92 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.92 : 1,192.46 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.92/1,192.46 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.92x = 1,192.46 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.92x = 250,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,316.28/794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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