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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.82, 1,196.75 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.82, 1,196.75 and 220.70 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.82 : 1,196.75 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.82/1,196.75 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.82x = 1,196.75 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.82x = 264,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,122.73/797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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