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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,088.70 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,088.70 and 509.44 is: 702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,088.70 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,088.70 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,088.70 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 554,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,627.33/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.68

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