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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.15, 1,189.35 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.15, 1,189.35 and 330.65 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.15 : 1,189.35 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.15/1,189.35 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.15x = 1,189.35 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.15x = 393,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,252.63/793.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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