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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,190.84 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,190.84 and 273.98 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,190.84 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,190.84 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,190.84 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 326,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,259.02/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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