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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,195.93 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,195.93 and 406.84 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,195.93 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,195.93 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,195.93 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 486,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,555.25/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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