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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,186.62 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,186.62 and 328.72 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,186.62 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,186.62 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,186.62 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 390,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,065.73/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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