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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.15, 1,193.19 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.15, 1,193.19 and 332.89 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.15 : 1,193.19 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.15/1,193.19 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.15x = 1,193.19 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.15x = 397,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,201.02/795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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