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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.79, 1,196.98 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.79, 1,196.98 and 277.83 is: 416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.79 : 1,196.98 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.79/1,196.98 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.79x = 1,196.98 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.79x = 332,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,550.27/797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.84

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