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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.03, 1,196.01 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.03, 1,196.01 and 334.77 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.03 : 1,196.01 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.03/1,196.01 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.03x = 1,196.01 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.03x = 400,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,388.27/797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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