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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,196.58 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,196.58 and 335.36 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,196.58 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,196.58 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,196.58 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 401,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,285.07/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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