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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,089.60 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,089.60 and 494.91 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,089.60 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,089.60 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,089.60 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 539,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,253.94/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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