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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,189.32 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,189.32 and 279.92 is: 419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,189.32 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,189.32 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,189.32 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 332,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,914.45/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.54

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