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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,190.84 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,190.84 and 331.29 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,190.84 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,190.84 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,190.84 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 394,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,511.73/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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