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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.03, 1,197.75 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.03, 1,197.75 and 337.07 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.03 : 1,197.75 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.03/1,197.75 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.03x = 1,197.75 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.03x = 403,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,720.01/799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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