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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.93, 1,089.75 and 537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.93, 1,089.75 and 537.55 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.93 : 1,089.75 = 537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.93/1,089.75 = 537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.93x = 1,089.75 × 537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.93x = 585,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,795.11/789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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