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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.63, 1,192.01 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.63, 1,192.01 and 332.33 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.63 : 1,192.01 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.63/1,192.01 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.63x = 1,192.01 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.63x = 396,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,133.06/794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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