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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.07, 1,187.46 and 330.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.07, 1,187.46 and 330.19 is: 495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.07 : 1,187.46 = 330.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.07/1,187.46 = 330.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.07x = 1,187.46 × 330.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.07x = 392,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,092.28/792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.02

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