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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,195.89 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,195.89 and 220.09 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,195.89 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,195.89 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,195.89 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 263,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,203.43/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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