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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.94, 1,196.82 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.94, 1,196.82 and 278.19 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.94 : 1,196.82 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.94/1,196.82 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.94x = 1,196.82 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.94x = 332,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,943.36/797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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