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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,089.88 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,089.88 and 458.28 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,089.88 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,089.88 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,089.88 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 499,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,470.21/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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