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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.95, 1,184.09 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.95, 1,184.09 and 269.48 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.95 : 1,184.09 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.95/1,184.09 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.95x = 1,184.09 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.95x = 319,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,081.31/789.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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