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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,088.68 and 650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,088.68 and 650.32 is: 895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,088.68 = 650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,088.68 = 650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,088.68 × 650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 707,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,990.38/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.96

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