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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.25, 1,192.13 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.25, 1,192.13 and 331.91 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.25 : 1,192.13 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.25/1,192.13 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.25x = 1,192.13 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.25x = 395,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,676.48/794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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