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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,095.68 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,095.68 and 518.08 is: 714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,095.68 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,095.68 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,095.68 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 567,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,649.89/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.71

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