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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.29, 1,194.44 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.29, 1,194.44 and 276.32 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.29 : 1,194.44 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.29/1,194.44 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.29x = 1,194.44 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.29x = 330,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,040.31/796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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