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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,199.12 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,199.12 and 336.84 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,199.12 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,199.12 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,199.12 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 403,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,909.90/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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