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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.19, 1,088.15 and 646.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.19, 1,088.15 and 646.94 is: 892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 1,088.15 = 646.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/1,088.15 = 646.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 1,088.15 × 646.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 703,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,964.76/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.01

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