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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,188.10 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,188.10 and 329.83 is: 494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,188.10 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,188.10 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,188.10 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 391,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,868.47/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.70

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