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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.13, 1,089.04 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.13, 1,089.04 and 439.81 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.13 : 1,089.04 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.13/1,089.04 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.13x = 1,089.04 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.13x = 478,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,972.31/789.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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