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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.67, 1,090.02 and 510.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.67, 1,090.02 and 510.63 is: 704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.67 : 1,090.02 = 510.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.67/1,090.02 = 510.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.67x = 1,090.02 × 510.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.67x = 556,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,596.91/789.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.85

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