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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,089.18 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,089.18 and 457.74 is: 631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,089.18 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,089.18 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,089.18 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 498,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,561.25/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.65

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