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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.17, 1,089.52 and 523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.17, 1,089.52 and 523.98 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.17 : 1,089.52 = 523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.17/1,089.52 = 523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.17x = 1,089.52 × 523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.17x = 570,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,885.38/789.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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