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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.03, 1,195.50 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.03, 1,195.50 and 334.56 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.03 : 1,195.50 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.03/1,195.50 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.03x = 1,195.50 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.03x = 399,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,966.48/797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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