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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,195.11 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,195.11 and 335.35 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,195.11 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,195.11 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,195.11 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 400,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,780.14/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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