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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.84, 1,183.26 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.84, 1,183.26 and 268.90 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.84 : 1,183.26 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.84/1,183.26 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.84x = 1,183.26 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.84x = 318,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,172.70/788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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