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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.23, 1,088.43 and 494.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.23, 1,088.43 and 494.53 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.23 : 1,088.43 = 494.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.23/1,088.43 = 494.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.23x = 1,088.43 × 494.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.23x = 538,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,261.29/789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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