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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.77, 1,195.97 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.77, 1,195.97 and 303.90 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.77 : 1,195.97 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.77/1,195.97 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.77x = 1,195.97 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.77x = 363,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,455.28/797.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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