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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,191.54 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,191.54 and 332.25 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,191.54 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,191.54 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,191.54 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 395,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,889.17/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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