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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,195.97 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,195.97 and 335.21 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,195.97 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,195.97 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,195.97 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 400,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,893.45/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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