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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.31, 1,183.13 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.31, 1,183.13 and 268.82 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.31 : 1,183.13 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.31/1,183.13 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.31x = 1,183.13 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.31x = 318,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,049.01/789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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