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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.27, 1,183.44 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.27, 1,183.44 and 268.98 is: 403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.27 : 1,183.44 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.27/1,183.44 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.27x = 1,183.44 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.27x = 318,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,321.69/789.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.31

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