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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,093.10 and 650.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,093.10 and 650.55 is: 896.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,093.10 = 650.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,093.10 = 650.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,093.10 × 650.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 711,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,109.46/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.89

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