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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.13, 1,088.70 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.13, 1,088.70 and 457.44 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.13 : 1,088.70 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.13/1,088.70 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.13x = 1,088.70 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.13x = 498,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,014.93/789.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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