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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.51, 1,093.28 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.51, 1,093.28 and 512.82 is: 707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.51 : 1,093.28 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.51/1,093.28 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.51x = 1,093.28 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.51x = 560,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,655.85/792.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.44

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