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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.12, 1,189.72 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.12, 1,189.72 and 280.12 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.12 : 1,189.72 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.12/1,189.72 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.12x = 1,189.72 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.12x = 333,264.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,264.37/793.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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