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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,089.51 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,089.51 and 458.02 is: 631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,089.51 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,089.51 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,089.51 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 499,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,015.64/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.99

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