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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.01, 1,088.33 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.01, 1,088.33 and 493.76 is: 681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.01 : 1,088.33 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.01/1,088.33 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.01x = 1,088.33 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.01x = 537,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,374.07/789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.08

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