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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.99, 1,089.14 and 494.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.99, 1,089.14 and 494.19 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.99 : 1,089.14 = 494.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.99/1,089.14 = 494.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.99x = 1,089.14 × 494.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.99x = 538,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,239.63/788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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