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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.66, 1,094.11 and 512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.66, 1,094.11 and 512.89 is: 707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.66 : 1,094.11 = 512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.66/1,094.11 = 512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.66x = 1,094.11 × 512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.66x = 561,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,154.83/792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.94

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