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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.59, 1,195.67 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.59, 1,195.67 and 277.16 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.59 : 1,195.67 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.59/1,195.67 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.59x = 1,195.67 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.59x = 331,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,395.58/797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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