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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.14, 1,092.36 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.14, 1,092.36 and 511.54 is: 706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.14 : 1,092.36 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.14/1,092.36 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.14x = 1,092.36 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.14x = 558,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,785.83/791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.30

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