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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.09, 1,088.94 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.09, 1,088.94 and 457.71 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.09 : 1,088.94 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.09/1,088.94 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.09x = 1,088.94 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.09x = 498,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,418.73/789.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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