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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,199.06 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,199.06 and 337.01 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,199.06 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,199.06 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,199.06 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 404,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,093.53/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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