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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,186.39 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,186.39 and 328.38 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,186.39 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,186.39 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,186.39 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 389,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,580.82/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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