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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,190.26 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,190.26 and 280.50 is: 420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,190.26 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,190.26 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,190.26 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 333,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,867.93/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.75

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