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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.05, 1,089.08 and 457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.05, 1,089.08 and 457.42 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.05 : 1,089.08 = 457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.05/1,089.08 = 457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.05x = 1,089.08 × 457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.05x = 498,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,166.97/789.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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