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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.51, 1,089.73 and 457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.51, 1,089.73 and 457.89 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.51 : 1,089.73 = 457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.51/1,089.73 = 457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.51x = 1,089.73 × 457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.51x = 498,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,976.47/789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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