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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.27, 1,189.71 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.27, 1,189.71 and 330.85 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.27 : 1,189.71 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.27/1,189.71 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.27x = 1,189.71 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.27x = 393,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,615.55/793.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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