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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,187.12 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,187.12 and 329.85 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,187.12 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,187.12 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,187.12 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 391,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,571.53/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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