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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,088.75 and 457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,088.75 and 457.34 is: 631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,088.75 = 457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,088.75 = 457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,088.75 × 457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 497,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,921.19/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.05

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