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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.06, 1,189.30 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.06, 1,189.30 and 272.91 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.06 : 1,189.30 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.06/1,189.30 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.06x = 1,189.30 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.06x = 324,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,571.86/793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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