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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.06, 1,092.54 and 511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.06, 1,092.54 and 511.85 is: 706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.06 : 1,092.54 = 511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.06/1,092.54 = 511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.06x = 1,092.54 × 511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.06x = 559,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,211.14/792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.02

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