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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.24, 1,089.24 and 509.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.24, 1,089.24 and 509.37 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.24 : 1,089.24 = 509.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.24/1,089.24 = 509.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.24x = 1,089.24 × 509.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.24x = 554,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,826.18/789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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