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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,183.92 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,183.92 and 269.13 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,183.92 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,183.92 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,183.92 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 318,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,628.39/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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