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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,089.44 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,089.44 and 440.16 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,089.44 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,089.44 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,089.44 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 479,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,527.91/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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