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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.50, 1,186.84 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.50, 1,186.84 and 329.38 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.50 : 1,186.84 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.50/1,186.84 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.50x = 1,186.84 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.50x = 390,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,921.36/791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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