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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.73, 1,089.79 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.73, 1,089.79 and 440.44 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.73 : 1,089.79 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.73/1,089.79 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.73x = 1,089.79 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.73x = 479,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,987.11/789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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