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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,196.52 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,196.52 and 220.56 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,196.52 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,196.52 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,196.52 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 263,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,904.45/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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