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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.82, 1,186.31 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.82, 1,186.31 and 328.53 is: 492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.82 : 1,186.31 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.82/1,186.31 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.82x = 1,186.31 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.82x = 389,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,743.69/790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.84

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