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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,329.30 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,329.30 and 269.79 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,329.30 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,329.30 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,329.30 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 358,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,631.85/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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