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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,189.62 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,189.62 and 273.16 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,189.62 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,189.62 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,189.62 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 324,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,956.60/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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