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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.92, 1,090.02 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.92, 1,090.02 and 458.24 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.92 : 1,090.02 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.92/1,090.02 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.92x = 1,090.02 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.92x = 499,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,490.76/789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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