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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,089.65 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,089.65 and 592.92 is: 818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,089.65 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,089.65 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,089.65 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 646,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,076.76/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.50

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