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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.28, 1,191.42 and 332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.28, 1,191.42 and 332.05 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.28 : 1,191.42 = 332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.28/1,191.42 = 332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.28x = 1,191.42 × 332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.28x = 395,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,611.01/794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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