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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.98, 1,090.82 and 645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.98, 1,090.82 and 645.28 is: 887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.98 : 1,090.82 = 645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.98/1,090.82 = 645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.98x = 1,090.82 × 645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.98x = 703,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,884.33/792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.64

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