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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,196.37 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,196.37 and 277.56 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,196.37 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,196.37 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,196.37 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 332,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,064.46/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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