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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.75, 1,196.23 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.75, 1,196.23 and 277.78 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.75 : 1,196.23 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.75/1,196.23 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.75x = 1,196.23 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.75x = 332,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,288.77/797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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