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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,088.14 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,088.14 and 679.92 is: 937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,088.14 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,088.14 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,088.14 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 739,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,848.15/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.37

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