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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.72, 1,089.80 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.72, 1,089.80 and 495.16 is: 683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.72 : 1,089.80 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.72/1,089.80 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.72x = 1,089.80 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.72x = 539,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,625.37/789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.31

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