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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,194.90 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,194.90 and 219.51 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,194.90 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,194.90 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,194.90 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 262,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,292.50/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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