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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,197.44 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,197.44 and 336.72 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,197.44 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,197.44 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,197.44 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 403,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,202.00/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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