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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,198.82 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,198.82 and 330.76 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,198.82 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,198.82 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,198.82 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 396,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,521.70/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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