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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,199.16 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,199.16 and 337.22 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,199.16 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,199.16 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,199.16 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 404,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,380.74/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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