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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,199.04 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,199.04 and 336.78 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,199.04 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,199.04 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,199.04 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 403,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,812.69/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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