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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.54, 1,192.91 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.54, 1,192.91 and 333.20 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.54 : 1,192.91 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.54/1,192.91 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.54x = 1,192.91 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.54x = 397,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,470.81/795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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