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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.32, 1,191.04 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.32, 1,191.04 and 331.96 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.32 : 1,191.04 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.32/1,191.04 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.32x = 1,191.04 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.32x = 395,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,377.64/794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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