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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,089.70 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,089.70 and 458.08 is: 632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,089.70 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,089.70 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,089.70 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 499,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,169.78/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.20

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