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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,196.30 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,196.30 and 335.64 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,196.30 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,196.30 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,196.30 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 401,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,531.46/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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