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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.55, 1,198.04 and 336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.55, 1,198.04 and 336.37 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.55 : 1,198.04 = 336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.55/1,198.04 = 336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.55x = 1,198.04 × 336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.55x = 402,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,984.71/798.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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