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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.40, 1,191.32 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.40, 1,191.32 and 331.92 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.40 : 1,191.32 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.40/1,191.32 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.40x = 1,191.32 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.40x = 395,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,422.93/794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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