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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.74, 1,194.54 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.74, 1,194.54 and 334.62 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.74 : 1,194.54 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.74/1,194.54 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.74x = 1,194.54 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.74x = 399,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,716.97/796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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