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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.17, 1,194.71 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.17, 1,194.71 and 333.90 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.17 : 1,194.71 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.17/1,194.71 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.17x = 1,194.71 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.17x = 398,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,916.24/796.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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