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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.89, 1,090.63 and 510.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.89, 1,090.63 and 510.29 is: 704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.89 : 1,090.63 = 510.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.89/1,090.63 = 510.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.89x = 1,090.63 × 510.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.89x = 556,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,537.58/789.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.58

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