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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,189.22 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,189.22 and 272.93 is: 409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,189.22 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,189.22 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,189.22 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 324,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,573.81/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.29

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