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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.66, 1,194.64 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.66, 1,194.64 and 276.57 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.66 : 1,194.64 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.66/1,194.64 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.66x = 1,194.64 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.66x = 330,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,401.58/796.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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