Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.34, 1,094 and 512.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 792.34, 1,094 and 512.72 is: 707.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792.34 : 1,094 = 512.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792.34/1,094 = 512.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792.34x = 1,094 × 512.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792.34x = 560,915.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,915.68/792.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707.92
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