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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,328.65 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,328.65 and 269.46 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,328.65 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,328.65 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,328.65 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 358,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,018.03/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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