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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.78, 1,191.10 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.78, 1,191.10 and 332.02 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.78 : 1,191.10 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.78/1,191.10 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.78x = 1,191.10 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.78x = 395,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,469.02/794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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