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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,091.61 and 657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,091.61 and 657.90 is: 910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,091.61 = 657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,091.61 = 657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,091.61 × 657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 718,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,170.22/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.09

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