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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,198.60 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,198.60 and 336.50 is: 504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,198.60 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,198.60 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,198.60 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 403,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,333.30/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.95

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