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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,198.81 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,198.81 and 336.49 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,198.81 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,198.81 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,198.81 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 403,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,387.58/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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