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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,089.68 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,089.68 and 494.56 is: 682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,089.68 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,089.68 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,089.68 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 538,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,912.14/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.58

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