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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,198.51 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,198.51 and 336.65 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,198.51 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,198.51 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,198.51 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 403,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,480.55/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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