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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.31, 1,195.11 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.31, 1,195.11 and 277.02 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.31 : 1,195.11 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.31/1,195.11 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.31x = 1,195.11 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.31x = 331,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,069.37/797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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