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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.95, 1,192.68 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.95, 1,192.68 and 332.85 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.95 : 1,192.68 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.95/1,192.68 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.95x = 1,192.68 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.95x = 396,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,988.01/794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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