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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.62, 1,089.70 and 457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.62, 1,089.70 and 457.97 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.62 : 1,089.70 = 457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.62/1,089.70 = 457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.62x = 1,089.70 × 457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.62x = 499,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,043.32/789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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