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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.86, 1,089.96 and 458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.86, 1,089.96 and 458.30 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.86 : 1,089.96 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.86/1,089.96 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.86x = 1,089.96 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.86x = 499,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,528.67/789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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