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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,090.08 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,090.08 and 495.12 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,090.08 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,090.08 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,090.08 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 539,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,720.41/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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