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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,195.46 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,195.46 and 334.53 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,195.46 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,195.46 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,195.46 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 399,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,916.82/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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