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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.67, 1,199.56 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.67, 1,199.56 and 336.99 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.67 : 1,199.56 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.67/1,199.56 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.67x = 1,199.56 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.67x = 404,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,238.88/799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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