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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,090.38 and 495.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,090.38 and 495.28 is: 683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,090.38 = 495.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,090.38 = 495.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,090.38 × 495.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 540,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,043.41/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.81

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