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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.44, 1,189.29 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.44, 1,189.29 and 272.95 is: 409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.44 : 1,189.29 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.44/1,189.29 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.44x = 1,189.29 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.44x = 324,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,614.76/793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.12

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