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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.22, 1,183.90 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.22, 1,183.90 and 269.02 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.22 : 1,183.90 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.22/1,183.90 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.22x = 1,183.90 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.22x = 318,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,492.78/789.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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