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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,188.61 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,188.61 and 330.75 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,188.61 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,188.61 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,188.61 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 393,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,128.31/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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