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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,197.55 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,197.55 and 432.95 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,197.55 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,197.55 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,197.55 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 518,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,479.27/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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