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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.10, 1,089.20 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.10, 1,089.20 and 457.68 is: 631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.10 : 1,089.20 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.10/1,089.20 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.10x = 1,089.20 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.10x = 498,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,497.32/789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.73

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