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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,189.86 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,189.86 and 273.35 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,189.86 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,189.86 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,189.86 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 325,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,242.28/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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