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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.76, 1,199.07 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.76, 1,199.07 and 337.14 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.76 : 1,199.07 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.76/1,199.07 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.76x = 1,199.07 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.76x = 404,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,254.46/799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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