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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.78, 1,193.64 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.78, 1,193.64 and 218.64 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.78 : 1,193.64 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.78/1,193.64 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.78x = 1,193.64 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.78x = 260,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,977.45/795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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