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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.07, 1,193.24 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.07, 1,193.24 and 334.10 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.07 : 1,193.24 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.07/1,193.24 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.07x = 1,193.24 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.07x = 398,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,653.85/796.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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