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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.06, 1,193.29 and 334.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.06, 1,193.29 and 334.09 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.06 : 1,193.29 = 334.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.06/1,193.29 = 334.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.06x = 1,193.29 × 334.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.06x = 398,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,666.26/796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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