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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,088.88 and 509.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,088.88 and 509.32 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,088.88 = 509.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,088.88 = 509.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,088.88 × 509.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 554,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,588.36/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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