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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,088.40 and 509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,088.40 and 509.58 is: 702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,088.40 = 509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,088.40 = 509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,088.40 × 509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 554,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,626.87/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.63

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