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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.89, 1,188.51 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.89, 1,188.51 and 330.93 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.89 : 1,188.51 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.89/1,188.51 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.89x = 1,188.51 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.89x = 393,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,316.59/792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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