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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.07, 1,188.41 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.07, 1,188.41 and 329.73 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.07 : 1,188.41 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.07/1,188.41 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.07x = 1,188.41 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.07x = 391,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,854.43/792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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