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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.57, 1,184.50 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.57, 1,184.50 and 269.72 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.57 : 1,184.50 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.57/1,184.50 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.57x = 1,184.50 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.57x = 319,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,483.34/789.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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