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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.17, 1,195.65 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.17, 1,195.65 and 220.09 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.17 : 1,195.65 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.17/1,195.65 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.17x = 1,195.65 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.17x = 263,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,150.61/797.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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