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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.65, 1,195.62 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.65, 1,195.62 and 335.08 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.65 : 1,195.62 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.65/1,195.62 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.65x = 1,195.62 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.65x = 400,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,628.35/797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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