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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.49, 1,089.44 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.49, 1,089.44 and 435.39 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.49 : 1,089.44 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.49/1,089.44 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.49x = 1,089.44 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.49x = 474,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,328.56/789.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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