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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.40, 1,184.76 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.40, 1,184.76 and 327.92 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.40 : 1,184.76 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.40/1,184.76 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.40x = 1,184.76 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.40x = 388,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,506.50/790.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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