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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.17, 1,088.98 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.17, 1,088.98 and 457.53 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.17 : 1,088.98 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.17/1,088.98 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.17x = 1,088.98 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.17x = 498,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,241.02/789.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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