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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.57, 1,194.06 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.57, 1,194.06 and 334.68 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.57 : 1,194.06 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.57/1,194.06 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.57x = 1,194.06 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.57x = 399,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,628.00/796.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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