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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,193.90 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,193.90 and 276.07 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,193.90 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,193.90 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,193.90 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 329,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,595.27/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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