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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.75, 1,196.69 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.75, 1,196.69 and 220.63 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.75 : 1,196.69 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.75/1,196.69 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.75x = 1,196.69 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.75x = 264,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,025.71/797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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