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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.72, 1,196.66 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.72, 1,196.66 and 335.54 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.72 : 1,196.66 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.72/1,196.66 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.72x = 1,196.66 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.72x = 401,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,528.37/797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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