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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,089.42 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,089.42 and 440.16 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,089.42 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,089.42 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,089.42 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 479,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,519.11/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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