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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,195.56 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,195.56 and 334.47 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,195.56 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,195.56 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,195.56 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 399,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,871.30/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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