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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.61, 1,196.66 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.61, 1,196.66 and 335.59 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.61 : 1,196.66 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.61/1,196.66 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.61x = 1,196.66 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.61x = 401,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,587.13/797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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