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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.61, 1,190.36 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.61, 1,190.36 and 331.22 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.61 : 1,190.36 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.61/1,190.36 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.61x = 1,190.36 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.61x = 394,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,274.84/793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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