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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.44, 1,196.28 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.44, 1,196.28 and 277.28 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.44 : 1,196.28 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.44/1,196.28 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.44x = 1,196.28 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.44x = 331,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,704.52/797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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