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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.16, 1,196.04 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.16, 1,196.04 and 277.20 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.16 : 1,196.04 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.16/1,196.04 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.16x = 1,196.04 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.16x = 331,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,542.29/797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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