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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,090.90 and 648.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,090.90 and 648.93 is: 894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,090.90 = 648.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,090.90 = 648.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,090.90 × 648.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 707,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,917.74/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.69

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