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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,195.60 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,195.60 and 212.02 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,195.60 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,195.60 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,195.60 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 253,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,491.11/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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