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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.46, 1,088.43 and 540.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.46, 1,088.43 and 540.35 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.46 : 1,088.43 = 540.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.46/1,088.43 = 540.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.46x = 1,088.43 × 540.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.46x = 588,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,129.06/789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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