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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.43, 1,089.42 and 478.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.43, 1,089.42 and 478.93 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.43 : 1,089.42 = 478.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.43/1,089.42 = 478.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.43x = 1,089.42 × 478.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.43x = 521,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,755.92/789.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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