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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,196.73 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,196.73 and 277.78 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,196.73 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,196.73 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,196.73 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 332,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,427.66/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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