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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.37, 1,088.94 and 509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.37, 1,088.94 and 509.84 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.37 : 1,088.94 = 509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.37/1,088.94 = 509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.37x = 1,088.94 × 509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.37x = 555,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,191.85/789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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