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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.84, 1,191.59 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.84, 1,191.59 and 332.96 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.84 : 1,191.59 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.84/1,191.59 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.84x = 1,191.59 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.84x = 396,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,750.14/794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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