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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.35, 1,092.66 and 512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.35, 1,092.66 and 512.73 is: 707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.35 : 1,092.66 = 512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.35/1,092.66 = 512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.35x = 1,092.66 × 512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.35x = 560,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,237.64/792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.06

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