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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,184.95 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,184.95 and 269.91 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,184.95 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,184.95 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,184.95 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 319,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,829.18/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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