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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.92, 1,089.08 and 649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.92, 1,089.08 and 649.52 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.92 : 1,089.08 = 649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.92/1,089.08 = 649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.92x = 1,089.08 × 649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.92x = 707,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,379.24/789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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