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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,090.31 and 557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,090.31 and 557.37 is: 769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,090.31 = 557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,090.31 = 557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,090.31 × 557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 607,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,703.30/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.49

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