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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.17, 1,191.26 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.17, 1,191.26 and 332.17 is: 498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.17 : 1,191.26 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.17/1,191.26 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.17x = 1,191.26 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.17x = 395,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,700.83/794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.26

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