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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.46, 1,191.92 and 332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.46, 1,191.92 and 332.86 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.46 : 1,191.92 = 332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.46/1,191.92 = 332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.46x = 1,191.92 × 332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.46x = 396,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,742.49/795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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