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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.79, 1,192.32 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.79, 1,192.32 and 332.82 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.79 : 1,192.32 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.79/1,192.32 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.79x = 1,192.32 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.79x = 396,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,827.94/794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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