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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.49, 1,184.37 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.49, 1,184.37 and 269.46 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.49 : 1,184.37 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.49/1,184.37 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.49x = 1,184.37 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.49x = 319,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,138.99/789.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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