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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.57, 1,193.31 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.57, 1,193.31 and 210.56 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.57 : 1,193.31 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.57/1,193.31 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.57x = 1,193.31 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.57x = 251,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,263.35/795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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