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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.68, 1,093.67 and 512.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.68, 1,093.67 and 512.93 is: 707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.68 : 1,093.67 = 512.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.68/1,093.67 = 512.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.68x = 1,093.67 × 512.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.68x = 560,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,976.15/792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.70

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