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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,191.98 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,191.98 and 332.94 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,191.98 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,191.98 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,191.98 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 396,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,856.16/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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