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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.62, 1,089.65 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.62, 1,089.65 and 458.02 is: 632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.62 : 1,089.65 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.62/1,089.65 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.62x = 1,089.65 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.62x = 499,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,080.56/789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.06

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