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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.01, 1,088.79 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.01, 1,088.79 and 452.92 is: 625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.01 : 1,088.79 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.01/1,088.79 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.01x = 1,088.79 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.01x = 493,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,134.77/789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.00

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