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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,089.01 and 457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,089.01 and 457.73 is: 631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,089.01 = 457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,089.01 = 457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,089.01 × 457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 498,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,472.55/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.49

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