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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.79, 1,187.17 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.79, 1,187.17 and 329.88 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.79 : 1,187.17 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.79/1,187.17 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.79x = 1,187.17 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.79x = 391,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,623.64/791.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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