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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.27, 1,089.24 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.27, 1,089.24 and 439.98 is: 607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.27 : 1,089.24 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.27/1,089.24 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.27x = 1,089.24 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.27x = 479,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,243.82/789.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.20

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