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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,091.52 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,091.52 and 511.36 is: 705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,091.52 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,091.52 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,091.52 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 558,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,159.67/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.53

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