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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,194.95 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,194.95 and 219.47 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,194.95 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,194.95 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,194.95 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 262,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,248.60/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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