Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,195.53 and 212.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,195.53 and 212.00 is: 318.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796.98 : 1,195.53 = 212.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796.98/1,195.53 = 212.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796.98x = 1,195.53 × 212.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796.98x = 253,446.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,446.38/796.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318.01
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