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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.73, 1,090.01 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.73, 1,090.01 and 458.34 is: 632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.73 : 1,090.01 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.73/1,090.01 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.73x = 1,090.01 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.73x = 499,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,589.73/789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.61

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