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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,190.34 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,190.34 and 273.50 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,190.34 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,190.34 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,190.34 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 325,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,557.99/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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