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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.15, 1,195.78 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.15, 1,195.78 and 335.10 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.15 : 1,195.78 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.15/1,195.78 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.15x = 1,195.78 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.15x = 400,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,703.66/798.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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