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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.77, 1,089.74 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.77, 1,089.74 and 495.44 is: 683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.77 : 1,089.74 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.77/1,089.74 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.77x = 1,089.74 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.77x = 539,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,892.86/789.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.61

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