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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.21, 1,088.84 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.21, 1,088.84 and 509.63 is: 703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.21 : 1,088.84 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.21/1,088.84 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.21x = 1,088.84 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.21x = 554,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,908.25/789.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.12

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