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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.89, 1,193.69 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.89, 1,193.69 and 218.63 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.89 : 1,193.69 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.89/1,193.69 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.89x = 1,193.69 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.89x = 260,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,969.38/795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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