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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.73, 1,189.17 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.73, 1,189.17 and 330.25 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.73 : 1,189.17 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.73/1,189.17 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.73x = 1,189.17 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.73x = 392,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,717.45/792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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