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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.79, 1,197.15 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.79, 1,197.15 and 335.54 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.79 : 1,197.15 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.79/1,197.15 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.79x = 1,197.15 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.79x = 401,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,685.73/797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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