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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.40, 1,195.92 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.40, 1,195.92 and 277.72 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.40 : 1,195.92 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.40/1,195.92 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.40x = 1,195.92 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.40x = 332,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,127.91/797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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