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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,198.10 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,198.10 and 336.73 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,198.10 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,198.10 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,198.10 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 403,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,436.31/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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