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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,088.76 and 509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,088.76 and 509.20 is: 702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,088.76 = 509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,088.76 = 509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,088.76 × 509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 554,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,396.59/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.60

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