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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,194.80 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,194.80 and 334.59 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,194.80 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,194.80 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,194.80 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 399,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,766.46/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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