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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.24, 1,089.21 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.24, 1,089.21 and 457.68 is: 631.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.24 : 1,089.21 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.24/1,089.21 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.24x = 1,089.21 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.24x = 498,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,509.63/789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.63

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