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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.74, 1,195.12 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.74, 1,195.12 and 276.76 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.74 : 1,195.12 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.74/1,195.12 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.74x = 1,195.12 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.74x = 330,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,756.53/796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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