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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.29, 1,197.90 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.29, 1,197.90 and 336.04 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.29 : 1,197.90 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.29/1,197.90 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.29x = 1,197.90 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.29x = 402,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,542.32/798.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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