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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,187.33 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,187.33 and 329.40 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,187.33 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,187.33 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,187.33 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 391,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,104.86/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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