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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.82, 1,089.38 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.82, 1,089.38 and 579.96 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.82 : 1,089.38 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.82/1,089.38 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.82x = 1,089.38 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.82x = 631,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,798.27/789.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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