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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.62, 1,196.55 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.62, 1,196.55 and 284.50 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.62 : 1,196.55 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.62/1,196.55 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.62x = 1,196.55 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.62x = 340,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,418.48/797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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