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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,195.14 and 219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,195.14 and 219.61 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,195.14 = 219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,195.14 = 219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,195.14 × 219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 262,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,458.72/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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