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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,197.60 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,197.60 and 336.20 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,197.60 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,197.60 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,197.60 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 402,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,633.12/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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