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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,194.57 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,194.57 and 334.63 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,194.57 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,194.57 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,194.57 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 399,731.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,731.31/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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