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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,089.33 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,089.33 and 553.42 is: 763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,089.33 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,089.33 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,089.33 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 602,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,857.01/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.17

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