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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.31, 1,089.21 and 457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.31, 1,089.21 and 457.66 is: 631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.31 : 1,089.21 = 457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.31/1,089.21 = 457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.31x = 1,089.21 × 457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.31x = 498,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,487.85/789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.55

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