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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,190.99 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,190.99 and 331.29 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,190.99 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,190.99 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,190.99 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 394,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,561.42/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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