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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.85, 1,187.27 and 329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.85, 1,187.27 and 329.95 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.85 : 1,187.27 = 329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.85/1,187.27 = 329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.85x = 1,187.27 × 329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.85x = 391,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,739.74/791.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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