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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,183.87 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,183.87 and 269.38 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,183.87 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,183.87 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,183.87 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 318,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,910.90/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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