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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,193.64 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,193.64 and 275.82 is: 413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,193.64 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,193.64 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,193.64 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 329,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,229.78/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.56

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