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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.34, 1,089 and 494.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.34, 1,089 and 494.50 is: 682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.34 : 1,089 = 494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.34/1,089 = 494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.34x = 1,089 × 494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.34x = 538,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,510.50/789.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.23

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