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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.20, 1,187.88 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.20, 1,187.88 and 329.88 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.20 : 1,187.88 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.20/1,187.88 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.20x = 1,187.88 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.20x = 391,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,857.85/792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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