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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.73, 1,089.78 and 458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.73, 1,089.78 and 458.11 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.73 : 1,089.78 = 458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.73/1,089.78 = 458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.73x = 1,089.78 × 458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.73x = 499,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,239.12/789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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