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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,197.45 and 408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,197.45 and 408.09 is: 612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,197.45 = 408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,197.45 = 408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,197.45 × 408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 488,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,667.37/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.52

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