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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797, 1,195.56 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797, 1,195.56 and 284 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797 : 1,195.56 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797/1,195.56 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797x = 1,195.56 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797x = 339,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,539.04/797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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