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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,089.78 and 602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,089.78 and 602.79 is: 831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,089.78 = 602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,089.78 = 602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,089.78 × 602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 656,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,908.49/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.95

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