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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.25, 1,089.15 and 435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.25, 1,089.15 and 435.19 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.25 : 1,089.15 = 435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.25/1,089.15 = 435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.25x = 1,089.15 × 435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.25x = 473,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,987.19/789.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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