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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,089.48 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,089.48 and 600.84 is: 828.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,089.48 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,089.48 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,089.48 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 654,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,603.16/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.97

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