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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.14, 1,197.27 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.14, 1,197.27 and 335.90 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.14 : 1,197.27 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.14/1,197.27 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.14x = 1,197.27 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.14x = 402,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,157.01/798.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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