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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.81, 1,088.88 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.81, 1,088.88 and 656.52 is: 905.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.81 : 1,088.88 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.81/1,088.88 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.81x = 1,088.88 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.81x = 714,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,871.50/789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.12

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