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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,195.94 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,195.94 and 335.72 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,195.94 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,195.94 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,195.94 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 401,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,500.98/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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