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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.70, 1,089.48 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.70, 1,089.48 and 594.04 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.70 : 1,089.48 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.70/1,089.48 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.70x = 1,089.48 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.70x = 647,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,194.70/789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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