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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,090.46 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,090.46 and 650.43 is: 896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,090.46 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,090.46 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,090.46 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 709,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,269.52/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.71

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