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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.21, 1,195.74 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.21, 1,195.74 and 277.08 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.21 : 1,195.74 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.21/1,195.74 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.21x = 1,195.74 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.21x = 331,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,310.70/797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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