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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.39, 1,088.02 and 540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.39, 1,088.02 and 540.28 is: 744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.39 : 1,088.02 = 540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.39/1,088.02 = 540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.39x = 1,088.02 × 540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.39x = 587,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,835.45/789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.67

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