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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.87, 1,090 and 458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.87, 1,090 and 458.29 is: 632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.87 : 1,090 = 458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.87/1,090 = 458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.87x = 1,090 × 458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.87x = 499,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,530.65/789.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.42

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