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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.53, 1,089.45 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.53, 1,089.45 and 440.19 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.53 : 1,089.45 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.53/1,089.45 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.53x = 1,089.45 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.53x = 479,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,565.00/789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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