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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.03, 1,189.51 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.03, 1,189.51 and 273.38 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.03 : 1,189.51 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.03/1,189.51 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.03x = 1,189.51 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.03x = 325,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,188.24/793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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