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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,092.39 and 512.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,092.39 and 512.37 is: 706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,092.39 = 512.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,092.39 = 512.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,092.39 × 512.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 559,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,702.57/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.89

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