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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.67, 1,091.48 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.67, 1,091.48 and 649.35 is: 895.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.67 : 1,091.48 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.67/1,091.48 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.67x = 1,091.48 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.67x = 708,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,752.54/791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.26

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