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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,198.83 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,198.83 and 337.03 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,198.83 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,198.83 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,198.83 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 404,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,039.94/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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