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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.28, 1,194.19 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.28, 1,194.19 and 276.01 is: 413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.28 : 1,194.19 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.28/1,194.19 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.28x = 1,194.19 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.28x = 329,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,606.26/796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.93

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