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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.31, 1,196.06 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.31, 1,196.06 and 212.34 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.31 : 1,196.06 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.31/1,196.06 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.31x = 1,196.06 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.31x = 253,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,964.34/797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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