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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.11, 1,089 and 612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.11, 1,089 and 612.26 is: 844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.11 : 1,089 = 612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.11/1,089 = 612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.11x = 1,089 × 612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.11x = 666,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,751.14/789.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.94

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