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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.41, 1,089.36 and 494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.41, 1,089.36 and 494.84 is: 682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.41 : 1,089.36 = 494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.41/1,089.36 = 494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.41x = 1,089.36 × 494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.41x = 539,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,063.48/789.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.87

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