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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,183.91 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,183.91 and 269.14 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,183.91 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,183.91 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,183.91 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 318,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,637.54/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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