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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.70, 1,088.54 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.70, 1,088.54 and 494.44 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.70 : 1,088.54 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.70/1,088.54 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.70x = 1,088.54 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.70x = 538,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,217.72/789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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