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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.59, 1,184.39 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.59, 1,184.39 and 269.65 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.59 : 1,184.39 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.59/1,184.39 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.59x = 1,184.39 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.59x = 319,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,370.76/789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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