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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,091.50 and 651.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,091.50 and 651.86 is: 900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,091.50 = 651.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,091.50 = 651.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,091.50 × 651.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 711,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,505.19/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.23

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