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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.17, 1,194.26 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.17, 1,194.26 and 211.12 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.17 : 1,194.26 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.17/1,194.26 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.17x = 1,194.26 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.17x = 252,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,132.17/796.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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