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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,190.90 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,190.90 and 331.65 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,190.90 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,190.90 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,190.90 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 394,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,962.81/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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