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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,090.18 and 651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,090.18 and 651.45 is: 896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,090.18 = 651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,090.18 = 651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,090.18 × 651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 710,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,198.58/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.96

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