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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.82, 1,094.16 and 645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.82, 1,094.16 and 645.04 is: 890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.82 : 1,094.16 = 645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.82/1,094.16 = 645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.82x = 1,094.16 × 645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.82x = 705,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,776.97/792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.21

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