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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,194.87 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,194.87 and 276.66 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,194.87 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,194.87 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,194.87 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 330,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,572.73/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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