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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,197.82 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,197.82 and 337.23 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,197.82 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,197.82 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,197.82 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 403,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,941.26/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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