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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,090.56 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,090.56 and 495.60 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,090.56 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,090.56 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,090.56 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 540,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,481.54/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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