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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.93, 1,089.41 and 494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.93, 1,089.41 and 494.70 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.93 : 1,089.41 = 494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.93/1,089.41 = 494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.93x = 1,089.41 × 494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.93x = 538,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,931.13/788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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