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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.11, 1,194.11 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.11, 1,194.11 and 333.87 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.11 : 1,194.11 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.11/1,194.11 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.11x = 1,194.11 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.11x = 398,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,679.33/796.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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