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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.61, 1,184.29 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.61, 1,184.29 and 269.56 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.61 : 1,184.29 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.61/1,184.29 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.61x = 1,184.29 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.61x = 319,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,237.21/789.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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