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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.53, 1,089.09 and 540.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.53, 1,089.09 and 540.77 is: 745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.53 : 1,089.09 = 540.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.53/1,089.09 = 540.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.53x = 1,089.09 × 540.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.53x = 588,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,941.75/789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.94

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