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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.73, 1,190.67 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.73, 1,190.67 and 331.25 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.73 : 1,190.67 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.73/1,190.67 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.73x = 1,190.67 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.73x = 394,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,403.48/793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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