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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.03, 1,191.26 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.03, 1,191.26 and 332.03 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.03 : 1,191.26 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.03/1,191.26 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.03x = 1,191.26 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.03x = 395,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,528.93/794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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