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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,191.22 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,191.22 and 331.63 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,191.22 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,191.22 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,191.22 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 395,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,040.48/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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