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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,190.95 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,190.95 and 332.57 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,190.95 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,190.95 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,190.95 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 396,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,067.46/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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