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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.04, 1,189.22 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.04, 1,189.22 and 272.94 is: 409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.04 : 1,189.22 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.04/1,189.22 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.04x = 1,189.22 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.04x = 324,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,584.34/793.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.29

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