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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,183.95 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,183.95 and 269.21 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,183.95 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,183.95 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,183.95 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 318,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,734.14/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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