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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,088.16 and 699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,088.16 and 699.01 is: 963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,088.16 = 699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,088.16 = 699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,088.16 × 699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 760,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,634.72/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.41

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