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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.86, 1,194.84 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.86, 1,194.84 and 334.56 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.86 : 1,194.84 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.86/1,194.84 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.86x = 1,194.84 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.86x = 399,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,745.67/796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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