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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.65, 1,088.54 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.65, 1,088.54 and 506.03 is: 697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.65 : 1,088.54 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.65/1,088.54 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.65x = 1,088.54 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.65x = 550,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,825.92/789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.56

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