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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,089.75 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,089.75 and 440.38 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,089.75 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,089.75 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,089.75 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 479,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,904.11/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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