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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.26, 1,187.97 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.26, 1,187.97 and 330.13 is: 495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.26 : 1,187.97 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.26/1,187.97 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.26x = 1,187.97 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.26x = 392,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,184.54/792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.02

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