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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.29, 1,196.25 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.29, 1,196.25 and 335.41 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.29 : 1,196.25 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.29/1,196.25 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.29x = 1,196.25 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.29x = 401,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,234.21/797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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