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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.48, 1,088.70 and 623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.48, 1,088.70 and 623.36 is: 859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.48 : 1,088.70 = 623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.48/1,088.70 = 623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.48x = 1,088.70 × 623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.48x = 678,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,652.03/789.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.62

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