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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,192.07 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,192.07 and 332.56 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,192.07 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,192.07 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,192.07 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 396,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,433.14/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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