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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,195.79 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,195.79 and 334.63 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,195.79 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,195.79 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,195.79 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 400,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,147.21/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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