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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,191.42 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,191.42 and 280.92 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,191.42 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,191.42 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,191.42 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 334,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,693.71/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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