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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.09, 1,193.94 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.09, 1,193.94 and 333.62 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.09 : 1,193.94 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.09/1,193.94 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.09x = 1,193.94 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.09x = 398,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,322.26/796.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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