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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.18, 1,089.03 and 435.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.18, 1,089.03 and 435.09 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.18 : 1,089.03 = 435.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.18/1,089.03 = 435.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.18x = 1,089.03 × 435.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.18x = 473,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,826.06/789.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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