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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,192.36 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,192.36 and 333.19 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,192.36 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,192.36 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,192.36 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 397,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,282.43/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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