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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,192.53 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,192.53 and 332.42 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,192.53 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,192.53 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,192.53 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 396,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,414.86/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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