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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.93, 1,195.09 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.93, 1,195.09 and 334.69 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.93 : 1,195.09 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.93/1,195.09 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.93x = 1,195.09 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.93x = 399,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,980.85/796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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