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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.59, 1,190.21 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.59, 1,190.21 and 280.59 is: 420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.59 : 1,190.21 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.59/1,190.21 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.59x = 1,190.21 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.59x = 333,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,959.62/793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.82

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