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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,196.48 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,196.48 and 335.32 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,196.48 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,196.48 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,196.48 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 401,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,203.67/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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