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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.93, 1,197.74 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.93, 1,197.74 and 337.07 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.93 : 1,197.74 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.93/1,197.74 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.93x = 1,197.74 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.93x = 403,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,714.55/798.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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