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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,194.12 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,194.12 and 275.96 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,194.12 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,194.12 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,194.12 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 329,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,524.85/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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