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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.51, 1,089.36 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.51, 1,089.36 and 457.98 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.51 : 1,089.36 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.51/1,089.36 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.51x = 1,089.36 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.51x = 498,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,905.09/789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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