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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,186.74 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,186.74 and 328.98 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,186.74 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,186.74 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,186.74 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 390,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,413.73/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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