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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.13, 1,092.35 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.13, 1,092.35 and 511.54 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.13 : 1,092.35 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.13/1,092.35 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.13x = 1,092.35 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.13x = 558,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,780.72/791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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