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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,198.19 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,198.19 and 336.40 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,198.19 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,198.19 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,198.19 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 403,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,075.70/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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