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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.77, 1,193.59 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.77, 1,193.59 and 276.02 is: 414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.77 : 1,193.59 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.77/1,193.59 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.77x = 1,193.59 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.77x = 329,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,454.71/795.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.01

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