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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,199.04 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,199.04 and 336.74 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,199.04 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,199.04 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,199.04 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 403,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,764.73/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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