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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,199.12 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,199.12 and 336.97 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,199.12 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,199.12 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,199.12 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 404,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,062.78/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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