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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.18, 1,329.62 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.18, 1,329.62 and 269.89 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.18 : 1,329.62 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.18/1,329.62 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.18x = 1,329.62 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.18x = 358,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,851.14/886.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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