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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,196.50 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,196.50 and 212.64 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,196.50 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,196.50 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,196.50 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 254,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,423.76/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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