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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,091.86 and 511.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,091.86 and 511.51 is: 705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,091.86 = 511.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,091.86 = 511.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,091.86 × 511.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 558,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,497.31/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.74

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