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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.03, 1,198.49 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.03, 1,198.49 and 336.57 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.03 : 1,198.49 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.03/1,198.49 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.03x = 1,198.49 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.03x = 403,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,375.78/799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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