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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.78, 1,089.65 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.78, 1,089.65 and 458.19 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.78 : 1,089.65 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.78/1,089.65 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.78x = 1,089.65 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.78x = 499,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,264.44/789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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