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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,191.15 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,191.15 and 331.94 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,191.15 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,191.15 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,191.15 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 395,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,384.38/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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