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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.50, 1,089.72 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.50, 1,089.72 and 494.94 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.50 : 1,089.72 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.50/1,089.72 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.50x = 1,089.72 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.50x = 539,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,346.02/789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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