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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,195.02 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,195.02 and 334.62 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,195.02 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,195.02 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,195.02 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 399,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,877.59/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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