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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,089.96 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,089.96 and 475.24 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,089.96 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,089.96 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,089.96 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 517,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,992.59/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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