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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.90, 1,187.15 and 329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.90, 1,187.15 and 329.39 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.90 : 1,187.15 = 329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.90/1,187.15 = 329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.90x = 1,187.15 × 329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.90x = 391,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,027.76/791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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