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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,089.54 and 624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,089.54 and 624.35 is: 862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,089.54 = 624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,089.54 = 624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,089.54 × 624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 680,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,257.02/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.24

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