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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.93, 1,190.99 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.93, 1,190.99 and 331.93 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.93 : 1,190.99 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.93/1,190.99 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.93x = 1,190.99 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.93x = 395,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,325.31/793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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