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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,089.25 and 650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,089.25 and 650.23 is: 897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,089.25 = 650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,089.25 = 650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,089.25 × 650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 708,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,258.68/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.97

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