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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.75, 1,197.17 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.75, 1,197.17 and 284.75 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.75 : 1,197.17 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.75/1,197.17 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.75x = 1,197.17 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.75x = 340,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,894.16/797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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