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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.97, 1,190.77 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.97, 1,190.77 and 280.97 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.97 : 1,190.77 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.97/1,190.77 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.97x = 1,190.77 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.97x = 334,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,563.99/793.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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