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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,088.55 and 494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,088.55 and 494.67 is: 681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,088.55 = 494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,088.55 = 494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,088.55 × 494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 538,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,473.03/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.96

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