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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.82, 1,194.44 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.82, 1,194.44 and 334.71 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.82 : 1,194.44 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.82/1,194.44 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.82x = 1,194.44 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.82x = 399,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,789.34/796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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