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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.59, 1,190.25 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.59, 1,190.25 and 273.54 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.59 : 1,190.25 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.59/1,190.25 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.59x = 1,190.25 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.59x = 325,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,580.99/793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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