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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,196.40 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,196.40 and 284.28 is: 426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,196.40 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,196.40 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,196.40 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 340,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,112.59/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.40

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