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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,089.12 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,089.12 and 478.52 is: 660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,089.12 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,089.12 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,089.12 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 521,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,165.70/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.37

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