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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.32, 1,187.46 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.32, 1,187.46 and 329.14 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.32 : 1,187.46 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.32/1,187.46 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.32x = 1,187.46 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.32x = 390,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,840.58/791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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