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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.75, 1,194.69 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.75, 1,194.69 and 276.46 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.75 : 1,194.69 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.75/1,194.69 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.75x = 1,194.69 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.75x = 330,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,284.00/796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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