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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,190.38 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,190.38 and 280.60 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,190.38 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,190.38 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,190.38 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 334,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,020.63/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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