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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,192.38 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,192.38 and 217.76 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,192.38 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,192.38 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,192.38 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 259,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,652.67/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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