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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,187.28 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,187.28 and 329.16 is: 493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,187.28 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,187.28 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,187.28 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 390,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,805.08/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.99

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