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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,195.73 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,195.73 and 277.11 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,195.73 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,195.73 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,195.73 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 331,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,347.35/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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