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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.90, 1,190.85 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.90, 1,190.85 and 331.64 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.90 : 1,190.85 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.90/1,190.85 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.90x = 1,190.85 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.90x = 394,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,939.33/793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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