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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.89, 1,089.90 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.89, 1,089.90 and 453.91 is: 626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.89 : 1,089.90 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.89/1,089.90 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.89x = 1,089.90 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.89x = 494,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,716.51/789.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.31

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