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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,188.97 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,188.97 and 272.75 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,188.97 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,188.97 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,188.97 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 324,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,284.94/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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