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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.02, 1,089.03 and 509.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.02, 1,089.03 and 509.18 is: 702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.02 : 1,089.03 = 509.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.02/1,089.03 = 509.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.02x = 1,089.03 × 509.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.02x = 554,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,512.30/789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.79

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