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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.55, 1,184.51 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.55, 1,184.51 and 269.53 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.55 : 1,184.51 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.55/1,184.51 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.55x = 1,184.51 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.55x = 319,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,263.84/789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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