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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.14, 1,088.49 and 494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.14, 1,088.49 and 494.35 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.14 : 1,088.49 = 494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.14/1,088.49 = 494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.14x = 1,088.49 × 494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.14x = 538,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,097.51/789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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