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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,192.92 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,192.92 and 332.84 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,192.92 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,192.92 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,192.92 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 397,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,051.49/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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