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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.89, 1,190.07 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.89, 1,190.07 and 331.38 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.89 : 1,190.07 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.89/1,190.07 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.89x = 1,190.07 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.89x = 394,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,365.40/793.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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