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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,195.62 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,195.62 and 212.03 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,195.62 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,195.62 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,195.62 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 253,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,505.02/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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