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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,188.33 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,188.33 and 329.92 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,188.33 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,188.33 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,188.33 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 392,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,049.63/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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