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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.66, 1,191.60 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.66, 1,191.60 and 332.15 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.66 : 1,191.60 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.66/1,191.60 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.66x = 1,191.60 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.66x = 395,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,783.98/794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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