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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.11, 1,088.25 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.11, 1,088.25 and 494.40 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.11 : 1,088.25 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.11/1,088.25 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.11x = 1,088.25 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.11x = 538,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,030.80/789.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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