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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,195.43 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,195.43 and 277.07 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,195.43 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,195.43 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,195.43 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 331,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,210.43/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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