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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.94, 1,195.10 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.94, 1,195.10 and 276.80 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.94 : 1,195.10 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.94/1,195.10 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.94x = 1,195.10 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.94x = 330,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,803.68/796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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