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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.54, 1,198.52 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.54, 1,198.52 and 337.44 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.54 : 1,198.52 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.54/1,198.52 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.54x = 1,198.52 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.54x = 404,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,428.59/799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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