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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,089 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,089 and 439.77 is: 606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,089 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,089 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,089 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 478,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,909.53/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.89

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