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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.74, 1,196.63 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.74, 1,196.63 and 284.74 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.74 : 1,196.63 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.74/1,196.63 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.74x = 1,196.63 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.74x = 340,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,728.43/797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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