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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.07, 1,189.73 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.07, 1,189.73 and 272.91 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.07 : 1,189.73 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.07/1,189.73 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.07x = 1,189.73 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.07x = 324,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,689.90/793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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