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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.77, 1,195.25 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.77, 1,195.25 and 277.02 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.77 : 1,195.25 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.77/1,195.25 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.77x = 1,195.25 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.77x = 331,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,106.77/796.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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