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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,328.58 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,328.58 and 269.42 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,328.58 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,328.58 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,328.58 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 357,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,939.38/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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