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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.41, 1,194.27 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.41, 1,194.27 and 276.32 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.41 : 1,194.27 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.41/1,194.27 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.41x = 1,194.27 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.41x = 329,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,994.72/796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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