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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,089.92 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,089.92 and 651.26 is: 896.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,089.92 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,089.92 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,089.92 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 709,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,825.65/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.70

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