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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.63, 1,088.99 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.63, 1,088.99 and 509.88 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.63 : 1,088.99 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.63/1,088.99 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.63x = 1,088.99 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.63x = 555,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,251.67/789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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