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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,195.07 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,195.07 and 334.44 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,195.07 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,195.07 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,195.07 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 399,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,677.54/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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