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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.10, 1,089.09 and 602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.10, 1,089.09 and 602.29 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.10 : 1,089.09 = 602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.10/1,089.09 = 602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.10x = 1,089.09 × 602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.10x = 655,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,948.02/789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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