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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.93, 1,191.88 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.93, 1,191.88 and 332.58 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.93 : 1,191.88 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.93/1,191.88 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.93x = 1,191.88 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.93x = 396,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,395.45/794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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