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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,196.98 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,196.98 and 277.88 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,196.98 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,196.98 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,196.98 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 332,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,609.43/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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