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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.11, 1,192.91 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.11, 1,192.91 and 333.09 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.11 : 1,192.91 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.11/1,192.91 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.11x = 1,192.91 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.11x = 397,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,344.73/795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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