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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,089.18 and 494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,089.18 and 494.68 is: 682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,089.18 = 494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,089.18 = 494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,089.18 × 494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 538,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,795.56/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.75

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