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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.23, 1,189.84 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.23, 1,189.84 and 331.32 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.23 : 1,189.84 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.23/1,189.84 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.23x = 1,189.84 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.23x = 394,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,217.79/793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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