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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.93, 1,196.59 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.93, 1,196.59 and 335.69 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.93 : 1,196.59 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.93/1,196.59 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.93x = 1,196.59 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.93x = 401,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,681.62/797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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