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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.14, 1,088.94 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.14, 1,088.94 and 540.68 is: 746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.14 : 1,088.94 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.14/1,088.94 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.14x = 1,088.94 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.14x = 588,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,764.66/789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.08

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