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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.42, 1,187.37 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.42, 1,187.37 and 329.82 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.42 : 1,187.37 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.42/1,187.37 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.42x = 1,187.37 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.42x = 391,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,618.37/792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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