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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,187.73 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,187.73 and 329.81 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,187.73 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,187.73 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,187.73 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 391,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,719.29/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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