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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.66, 1,196.79 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.66, 1,196.79 and 277.70 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.66 : 1,196.79 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.66/1,196.79 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.66x = 1,196.79 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.66x = 332,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,348.58/797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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