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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,197.18 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,197.18 and 335.55 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,197.18 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,197.18 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,197.18 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 401,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,706.09/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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