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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.68, 1,187.20 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.68, 1,187.20 and 329.15 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.68 : 1,187.20 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.68/1,187.20 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.68x = 1,187.20 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.68x = 390,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,766.88/791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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