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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.15, 1,194.09 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.15, 1,194.09 and 211.18 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.15 : 1,194.09 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.15/1,194.09 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.15x = 1,194.09 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.15x = 252,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,170.38/796.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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