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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.47, 1,089.62 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.47, 1,089.62 and 474.99 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.47 : 1,089.62 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.47/1,089.62 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.47x = 1,089.62 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.47x = 517,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,558.60/789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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