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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.14, 1,197.75 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.14, 1,197.75 and 336.75 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.14 : 1,197.75 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.14/1,197.75 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.14x = 1,197.75 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.14x = 403,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,342.31/799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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