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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.16, 1,189.95 and 331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.16, 1,189.95 and 331.15 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.16 : 1,189.95 = 331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.16/1,189.95 = 331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.16x = 1,189.95 × 331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.16x = 394,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,051.94/793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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