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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.23, 1,088.56 and 540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.23, 1,088.56 and 540.29 is: 745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.23 : 1,088.56 = 540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.23/1,088.56 = 540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.23x = 1,088.56 × 540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.23x = 588,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,138.08/789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.20

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