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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,089.87 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,089.87 and 440.46 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,089.87 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,089.87 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,089.87 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 480,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,044.14/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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