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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,196.51 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,196.51 and 220.50 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,196.51 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,196.51 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,196.51 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 263,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,829.35/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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