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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,088.92 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,088.92 and 478.50 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,088.92 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,088.92 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,088.92 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 521,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,048.22/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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