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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,089.34 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,089.34 and 523.56 is: 722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,089.34 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,089.34 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,089.34 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 570,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,333.54/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.82

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