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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,196.19 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,196.19 and 277.60 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,196.19 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,196.19 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,196.19 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 332,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,059.81/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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