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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.33, 1,088.80 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.33, 1,088.80 and 509.12 is: 702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.33 : 1,088.80 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.33/1,088.80 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.33x = 1,088.80 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.33x = 554,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,331.31/789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.28

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