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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,189.08 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,189.08 and 330.18 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,189.08 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,189.08 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,189.08 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 392,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,610.43/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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