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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,329.02 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,329.02 and 269.78 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,329.02 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,329.02 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,329.02 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 358,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,543.02/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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