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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,328.73 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,328.73 and 269.43 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,328.73 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,328.73 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,328.73 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 357,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,999.72/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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