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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.13, 1,193.27 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.13, 1,193.27 and 333.82 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.13 : 1,193.27 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.13/1,193.27 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.13x = 1,193.27 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.13x = 398,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,331.43/796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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