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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,195.08 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,195.08 and 335.12 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,195.08 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,195.08 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,195.08 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 400,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,495.21/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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