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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.08, 1,195.14 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.08, 1,195.14 and 276.82 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.08 : 1,195.14 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.08/1,195.14 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.08x = 1,195.14 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.08x = 330,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,838.65/797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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