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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.24, 1,194.44 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.24, 1,194.44 and 211.24 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.24 : 1,194.44 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.24/1,194.44 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.24x = 1,194.44 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.24x = 252,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,313.94/796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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