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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.95, 1,089.94 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.95, 1,089.94 and 458.31 is: 632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.95 : 1,089.94 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.95/1,089.94 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.95x = 1,089.94 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.95x = 499,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,530.40/789.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.36

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