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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,189.60 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,189.60 and 273.16 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,189.60 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,189.60 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,189.60 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 324,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,951.14/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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