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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.05, 1,088.89 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.05, 1,088.89 and 439.76 is: 606.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.05 : 1,088.89 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.05/1,088.89 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.05x = 1,088.89 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.05x = 478,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,843.72/789.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.86

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