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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.13, 1,189.89 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.13, 1,189.89 and 273.11 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.13 : 1,189.89 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.13/1,189.89 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.13x = 1,189.89 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.13x = 324,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,964.91/793.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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