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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.95, 1,195.90 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.95, 1,195.90 and 335.61 is: 502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.95 : 1,195.90 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.95/1,195.90 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.95x = 1,195.90 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.95x = 401,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,355.16/797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.98

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