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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.59, 1,196.16 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.59, 1,196.16 and 277.57 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.59 : 1,196.16 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.59/1,196.16 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.59x = 1,196.16 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.59x = 332,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,018.13/797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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