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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.03, 1,194.19 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.03, 1,194.19 and 276.11 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.03 : 1,194.19 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.03/1,194.19 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.03x = 1,194.19 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.03x = 329,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,727.17/796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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