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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.75, 1,093.93 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.75, 1,093.93 and 512.67 is: 707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,093.93 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,093.93 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,093.93 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 560,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,825.09/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.44

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