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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,198.84 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,198.84 and 336.98 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,198.84 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,198.84 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,198.84 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 403,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,985.10/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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