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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.90, 1,191.32 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.90, 1,191.32 and 332.15 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.90 : 1,191.32 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.90/1,191.32 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.90x = 1,191.32 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.90x = 395,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,689.32/794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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