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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.29, 1,088.21 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.29, 1,088.21 and 494.45 is: 681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.29 : 1,088.21 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.29/1,088.21 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.29x = 1,088.21 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.29x = 538,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,065.43/789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.71

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