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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.55, 1,192.01 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.55, 1,192.01 and 332.24 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.55 : 1,192.01 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.55/1,192.01 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.55x = 1,192.01 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.55x = 396,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,034.72/794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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