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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,088.73 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,088.73 and 494.82 is: 682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,088.73 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,088.73 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,088.73 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 538,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,725.38/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.22

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