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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.19, 1,193.99 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.19, 1,193.99 and 276.06 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.19 : 1,193.99 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.19/1,193.99 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.19x = 1,193.99 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.19x = 329,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,611.50/796.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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