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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.48, 1,089.66 and 458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.48, 1,089.66 and 458.09 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.48 : 1,089.66 = 458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.48/1,089.66 = 458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.48x = 1,089.66 × 458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.48x = 499,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,162.35/789.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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