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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,089.28 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,089.28 and 524.16 is: 723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,089.28 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,089.28 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,089.28 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 570,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,957.00/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.10

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