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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.84, 1,196.77 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.84, 1,196.77 and 242.55 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.84 : 1,196.77 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.84/1,196.77 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.84x = 1,196.77 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.84x = 290,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,278.34/797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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