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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.99, 1,191 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.99, 1,191 and 273.99 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.99 : 1,191 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.99/1,191 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.99x = 1,191 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.99x = 326,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,322.09/793.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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