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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.10, 1,196.64 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.10, 1,196.64 and 335.64 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.10 : 1,196.64 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.10/1,196.64 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.10x = 1,196.64 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.10x = 401,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,645.44/798.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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