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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.03, 1,189.55 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.03, 1,189.55 and 273.01 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.03 : 1,189.55 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.03/1,189.55 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.03x = 1,189.55 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.03x = 324,759.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,759.05/793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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