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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,198.36 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,198.36 and 336.56 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,198.36 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,198.36 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,198.36 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 403,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,317.70/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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