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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.21, 1,189.96 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.21, 1,189.96 and 273.08 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.21 : 1,189.96 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.21/1,189.96 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.21x = 1,189.96 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.21x = 324,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,954.28/793.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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