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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.64, 1,198.07 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.64, 1,198.07 and 336.44 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.64 : 1,198.07 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.64/1,198.07 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.64x = 1,198.07 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.64x = 403,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,078.67/798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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