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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,188.12 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,188.12 and 330.14 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,188.12 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,188.12 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,188.12 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 392,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,245.94/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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