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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.64, 1,090.29 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.64, 1,090.29 and 510.04 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.64 : 1,090.29 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.64/1,090.29 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.64x = 1,090.29 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.64x = 556,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,088.96/789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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