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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.54, 1,190.00 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.54, 1,190.00 and 273.72 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.54 : 1,190.00 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.54/1,190.00 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.54x = 1,190.00 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.54x = 325,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,727.48/793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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