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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,197.05 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,197.05 and 329.58 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,197.05 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,197.05 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,197.05 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 394,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,523.74/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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