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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,089.04 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,089.04 and 439.92 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,089.04 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,089.04 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,089.04 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 479,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,090.48/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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