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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,088.92 and 434.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,088.92 and 434.99 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,088.92 = 434.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,088.92 = 434.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,088.92 × 434.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 473,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,670.13/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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