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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.01, 1,194.02 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.01, 1,194.02 and 276.02 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.01 : 1,194.02 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.01/1,194.02 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.01x = 1,194.02 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.01x = 329,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,576.56/796.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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