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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.26, 1,183.61 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.26, 1,183.61 and 269.12 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.26 : 1,183.61 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.26/1,183.61 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.26x = 1,183.61 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.26x = 318,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,525.86/789.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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