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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,197.54 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,197.54 and 336.26 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,197.54 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,197.54 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,197.54 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 402,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,684.80/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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