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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.99, 1,186.92 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.99, 1,186.92 and 329.09 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.99 : 1,186.92 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.99/1,186.92 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.99x = 1,186.92 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.99x = 390,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,602.27/790.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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