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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.32, 1,184.12 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.32, 1,184.12 and 269.38 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.32 : 1,184.12 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.32/1,184.12 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.32x = 1,184.12 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.32x = 318,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,978.25/789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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