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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.08, 1,088.88 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.08, 1,088.88 and 494.48 is: 682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.08 : 1,088.88 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.08/1,088.88 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.08x = 1,088.88 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.08x = 538,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,429.38/789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.35

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