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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.72, 1,196.12 and 310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.72, 1,196.12 and 310.21 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.72 : 1,196.12 = 310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.72/1,196.12 = 310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.72x = 1,196.12 × 310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.72x = 371,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,046.17/797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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