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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,194.84 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,194.84 and 219.39 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,194.84 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,194.84 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,194.84 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 262,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,135.95/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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