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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.65, 1,195.53 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.65, 1,195.53 and 334.44 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.65 : 1,195.53 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.65/1,195.53 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.65x = 1,195.53 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.65x = 399,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,831.80/796.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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