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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,192.34 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,192.34 and 217.72 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,192.34 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,192.34 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,192.34 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 259,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,596.26/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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