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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.99, 1,192.56 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.99, 1,192.56 and 209.99 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.99 : 1,192.56 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.99/1,192.56 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.99x = 1,192.56 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.99x = 250,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,425.67/794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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