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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,188.87 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,188.87 and 330.24 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,188.87 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,188.87 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,188.87 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 392,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,612.43/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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