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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,190.26 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,190.26 and 331.54 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,190.26 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,190.26 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,190.26 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 394,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,618.80/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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