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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,195.25 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,195.25 and 334.22 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,195.25 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,195.25 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,195.25 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 399,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,468.81/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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