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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.99, 1,089.96 and 495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.99, 1,089.96 and 495.57 is: 683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.99 : 1,089.96 = 495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.99/1,089.96 = 495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.99x = 1,089.96 × 495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.99x = 540,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,151.48/789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.74

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