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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,197.20 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,197.20 and 432.80 is: 649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,197.20 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,197.20 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,197.20 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 518,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,148.16/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.50

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