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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,194.85 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,194.85 and 276.62 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,194.85 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,194.85 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,194.85 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 330,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,513.78/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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