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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.28, 1,189.94 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.28, 1,189.94 and 273.31 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.28 : 1,189.94 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.28/1,189.94 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.28x = 1,189.94 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.28x = 325,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,218.16/793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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