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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,089.25 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,089.25 and 457.88 is: 631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,089.25 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,089.25 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,089.25 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 498,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,739.20/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.84

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