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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.78, 1,194.10 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.78, 1,194.10 and 334.02 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.78 : 1,194.10 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.78/1,194.10 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.78x = 1,194.10 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.78x = 398,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,853.28/796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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