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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.54, 1,196.38 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.54, 1,196.38 and 212.54 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.54 : 1,196.38 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.54/1,196.38 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.54x = 1,196.38 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.54x = 254,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,278.61/797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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