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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,192.82 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,192.82 and 332.93 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,192.82 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,192.82 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,192.82 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 397,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,125.56/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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