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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.54, 1,194.88 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.54, 1,194.88 and 211.54 is: 317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.54 : 1,194.88 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.54/1,194.88 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.54x = 1,194.88 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.54x = 252,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,758.94/796.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.32

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