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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,184.76 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,184.76 and 269.94 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,184.76 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,184.76 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,184.76 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 319,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,814.11/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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