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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.23, 1,197.27 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.23, 1,197.27 and 335.99 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.23 : 1,197.27 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.23/1,197.27 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.23x = 1,197.27 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.23x = 402,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,264.76/798.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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