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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.47, 1,089.18 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.47, 1,089.18 and 457.71 is: 631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.47 : 1,089.18 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.47/1,089.18 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.47x = 1,089.18 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.47x = 498,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,528.58/789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.48

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