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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.57, 1,188.59 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.57, 1,188.59 and 330.22 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.57 : 1,188.59 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.57/1,188.59 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.57x = 1,188.59 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.57x = 392,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,491.57/792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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