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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.71, 1,196.27 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.71, 1,196.27 and 335.24 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.71 : 1,196.27 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.71/1,196.27 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.71x = 1,196.27 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.71x = 401,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,031.32/797.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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