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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,191.26 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,191.26 and 331.58 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,191.26 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,191.26 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,191.26 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 394,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,993.23/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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