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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.26, 1,195.22 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.26, 1,195.22 and 335.39 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.26 : 1,195.22 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.26/1,195.22 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.26x = 1,195.22 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.26x = 400,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,863.16/797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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