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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.09, 1,089.08 and 602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.09, 1,089.08 and 602.23 is: 831.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.09 : 1,089.08 = 602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.09/1,089.08 = 602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.09x = 1,089.08 × 602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.09x = 655,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,876.65/789.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.18

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