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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,194.98 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,194.98 and 334.32 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,194.98 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,194.98 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,194.98 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 399,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,505.71/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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