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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,194.68 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,194.68 and 276.52 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,194.68 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,194.68 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,194.68 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 330,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,352.91/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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