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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.55, 1,194.75 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.55, 1,194.75 and 276.56 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.55 : 1,194.75 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.55/1,194.75 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.55x = 1,194.75 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.55x = 330,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,425.29/796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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