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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.13, 1,194.38 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.13, 1,194.38 and 276.14 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.13 : 1,194.38 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.13/1,194.38 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.13x = 1,194.38 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.13x = 329,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,814.71/796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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