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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,089.72 and 494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,089.72 and 494.92 is: 682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,089.72 = 494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,089.72 = 494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,089.72 × 494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 539,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,324.22/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.90

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