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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,187.46 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,187.46 and 329.54 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,187.46 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,187.46 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,187.46 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 391,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,309.63/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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