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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.13, 1,089.59 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.13, 1,089.59 and 509.54 is: 703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.13 : 1,089.59 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.13/1,089.59 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.13x = 1,089.59 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.13x = 555,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,181.69/789.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.54

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