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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,197.07 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,197.07 and 336.67 is: 504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,197.07 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,197.07 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,197.07 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 403,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,013.72/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.67

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