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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,194.77 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,194.77 and 334.82 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,194.77 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,194.77 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,194.77 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 400,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,025.24/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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