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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,184.26 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,184.26 and 269.58 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,184.26 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,184.26 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,184.26 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 319,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,252.81/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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