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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794, 1,095.72 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794, 1,095.72 and 518 is: 714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794 : 1,095.72 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794/1,095.72 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794x = 1,095.72 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794x = 567,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,582.96/794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.84

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