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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,196.54 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,196.54 and 335.34 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,196.54 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,196.54 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,196.54 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 401,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,242.82/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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