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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.02, 1,088.88 and 494.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.02, 1,088.88 and 494.18 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.02 : 1,088.88 = 494.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.02/1,088.88 = 494.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.02x = 1,088.88 × 494.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.02x = 538,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,099.50/789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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