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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,183.82 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,183.82 and 269.16 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,183.82 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,183.82 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,183.82 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 318,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,636.99/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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