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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,088.86 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,088.86 and 434.92 is: 600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,088.86 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,088.86 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,088.86 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 473,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,566.99/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.18

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