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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.63, 1,089.74 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.63, 1,089.74 and 458.24 is: 632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.63 : 1,089.74 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.63/1,089.74 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.63x = 1,089.74 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.63x = 499,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,368.24/789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.41

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