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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.87, 1,089.99 and 458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.87, 1,089.99 and 458.27 is: 632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.87 : 1,089.99 = 458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.87/1,089.99 = 458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.87x = 1,089.99 × 458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.87x = 499,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,509.72/789.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.39

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