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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,191.31 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,191.31 and 331.86 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,191.31 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,191.31 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,191.31 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 395,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,348.14/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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