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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,089.38 and 509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,089.38 and 509.64 is: 703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,089.38 = 509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,089.38 = 509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,089.38 × 509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 555,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,191.62/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.20

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