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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.22, 1,198.94 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.22, 1,198.94 and 337.32 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.22 : 1,198.94 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.22/1,198.94 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.22x = 1,198.94 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.22x = 404,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,424.75/799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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