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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,195.45 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,195.45 and 276.98 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,195.45 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,195.45 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,195.45 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 331,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,109.07/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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