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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.09, 1,184.32 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.09, 1,184.32 and 269.66 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.09 : 1,184.32 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.09/1,184.32 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.09x = 1,184.32 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.09x = 319,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,367.03/790.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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