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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,190.36 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,190.36 and 273.46 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,190.36 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,190.36 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,190.36 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 325,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,513.55/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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