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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,092.38 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,092.38 and 644.10 is: 889.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,092.38 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,092.38 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,092.38 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 703,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,598.74/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.63

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