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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,196.99 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,196.99 and 335.57 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,196.99 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,196.99 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,196.99 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 401,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,667.95/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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