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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,187.63 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,187.63 and 329.21 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,187.63 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,187.63 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,187.63 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 390,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,972.09/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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