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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.65, 1,089.77 and 458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.65, 1,089.77 and 458.18 is: 632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.65 : 1,089.77 = 458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.65/1,089.77 = 458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.65x = 1,089.77 × 458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.65x = 499,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,303.08/789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.31

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