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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,192.44 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,192.44 and 217.82 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,192.44 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,192.44 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,192.44 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 259,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,737.28/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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