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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.84, 1,190.64 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.84, 1,190.64 and 273.76 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.84 : 1,190.64 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.84/1,190.64 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.84x = 1,190.64 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.84x = 325,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,949.61/793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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