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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,191.28 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,191.28 and 273.95 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,191.28 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,191.28 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,191.28 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 326,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,351.16/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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