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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.57, 1,194.39 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.57, 1,194.39 and 276.31 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.57 : 1,194.39 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.57/1,194.39 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.57x = 1,194.39 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.57x = 330,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,021.90/796.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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