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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.78, 1,090.08 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.78, 1,090.08 and 458.22 is: 632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.78 : 1,090.08 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.78/1,090.08 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.78x = 1,090.08 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.78x = 499,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,496.46/789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.45

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