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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.62, 1,187.64 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.62, 1,187.64 and 329.42 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.62 : 1,187.64 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.62/1,187.64 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.62x = 1,187.64 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.62x = 391,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,235.34/791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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