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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.53, 1,089.42 and 457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.53, 1,089.42 and 457.90 is: 631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.53 : 1,089.42 = 457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.53/1,089.42 = 457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.53x = 1,089.42 × 457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.53x = 498,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,839.97/789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.82

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