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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,088.88 and 509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,088.88 and 509.84 is: 703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,088.88 = 509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,088.88 = 509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,088.88 × 509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 555,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,154.58/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.44

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