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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,195.16 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,195.16 and 334.70 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,195.16 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,195.16 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,195.16 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 400,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,020.05/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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