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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.56, 1,089.54 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.56, 1,089.54 and 440.24 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.56 : 1,089.54 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.56/1,089.54 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.56x = 1,089.54 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.56x = 479,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,659.09/789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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