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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.02, 1,088.87 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.02, 1,088.87 and 457.46 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.02 : 1,088.87 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.02/1,088.87 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.02x = 1,088.87 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.02x = 498,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,114.47/789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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