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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.85, 1,197.18 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.85, 1,197.18 and 335.88 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.85 : 1,197.18 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.85/1,197.18 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.85x = 1,197.18 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.85x = 402,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,108.82/797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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