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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.70, 1,089.89 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.70, 1,089.89 and 458.06 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.70 : 1,089.89 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.70/1,089.89 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.70x = 1,089.89 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.70x = 499,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,227.27/789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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