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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.75, 1,196.78 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.75, 1,196.78 and 277.93 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.75 : 1,196.78 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.75/1,196.78 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.75x = 1,196.78 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.75x = 332,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,621.17/797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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