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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.14, 1,195.64 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.14, 1,195.64 and 277.44 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.14 : 1,195.64 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.14/1,195.64 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.14x = 1,195.64 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.14x = 331,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,718.36/797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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