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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,184.85 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,184.85 and 269.87 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,184.85 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,184.85 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,184.85 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 319,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,755.47/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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