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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,196.19 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,196.19 and 277.50 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,196.19 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,196.19 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,196.19 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 331,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,942.73/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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