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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.14, 1,195.90 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.14, 1,195.90 and 303.76 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.14 : 1,195.90 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.14/1,195.90 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.14x = 1,195.90 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.14x = 363,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,266.58/797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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