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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,196.76 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,196.76 and 335.28 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,196.76 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,196.76 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,196.76 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 401,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,249.69/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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