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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.29, 1,194.51 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.29, 1,194.51 and 211.29 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.29 : 1,194.51 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.29/1,194.51 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.29x = 1,194.51 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.29x = 252,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,388.02/796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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