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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,194.14 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,194.14 and 276.44 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,194.14 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,194.14 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,194.14 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 330,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,108.06/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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