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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.78, 1,195.96 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.78, 1,195.96 and 277.42 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.78 : 1,195.96 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.78/1,195.96 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.78x = 1,195.96 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.78x = 331,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,783.22/797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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