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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.81, 1,090.35 and 624.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.81, 1,090.35 and 624.57 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.81 : 1,090.35 = 624.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.81/1,090.35 = 624.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.81x = 1,090.35 × 624.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.81x = 680,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,999.90/789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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