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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,195.42 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,195.42 and 334.86 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,195.42 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,195.42 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,195.42 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 400,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,298.34/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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