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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.57, 1,196.37 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.57, 1,196.37 and 277.58 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.57 : 1,196.37 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.57/1,196.37 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.57x = 1,196.37 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.57x = 332,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,091.38/797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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