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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.80, 1,193.70 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.80, 1,193.70 and 334.10 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.80 : 1,193.70 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.80/1,193.70 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.80x = 1,193.70 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.80x = 398,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,815.17/795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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