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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,093.68 and 512.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,093.68 and 512.55 is: 707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,093.68 = 512.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,093.68 = 512.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,093.68 × 512.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 560,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,565.68/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.06

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