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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.11, 1,088.79 and 540.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.11, 1,088.79 and 540.37 is: 745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.11 : 1,088.79 = 540.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.11/1,088.79 = 540.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.11x = 1,088.79 × 540.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.11x = 588,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,344.01/789.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.58

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