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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,187.15 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,187.15 and 329.16 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,187.15 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,187.15 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,187.15 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 390,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,760.65/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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