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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.15, 1,089.02 and 435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.15, 1,089.02 and 435.07 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.15 : 1,089.02 = 435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.15/1,089.02 = 435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.15x = 1,089.02 × 435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.15x = 473,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,794.49/789.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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