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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,195.08 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,195.08 and 450.03 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,195.08 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,195.08 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,195.08 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 537,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,821.85/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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