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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,194.26 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,194.26 and 276.23 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,194.26 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,194.26 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,194.26 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 329,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,894.12/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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