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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.70, 1,194.60 and 406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.70, 1,194.60 and 406.66 is: 609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.70 : 1,194.60 = 406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.70/1,194.60 = 406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.70x = 1,194.60 × 406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.70x = 485,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,796.04/797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.00

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