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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,188.12 and 330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,188.12 and 330.57 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,188.12 = 330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,188.12 = 330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,188.12 × 330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 392,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,756.83/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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