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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,088.87 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,088.87 and 434.96 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,088.87 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,088.87 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,088.87 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 473,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,614.90/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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