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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,183.30 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,183.30 and 269.03 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,183.30 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,183.30 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,183.30 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 318,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,343.20/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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