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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.50, 1,188.11 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.50, 1,188.11 and 330.63 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.50 : 1,188.11 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.50/1,188.11 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.50x = 1,188.11 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.50x = 392,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,819.32/792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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