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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.11, 1,195.66 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.11, 1,195.66 and 335.10 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.11 : 1,195.66 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.11/1,195.66 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.11x = 1,195.66 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.11x = 400,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,670.57/797.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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