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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.40, 1,089.21 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.40, 1,089.21 and 602.56 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.40 : 1,089.21 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.40/1,089.21 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.40x = 1,089.21 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.40x = 656,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,314.38/789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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