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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.55, 1,096.20 and 515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.55, 1,096.20 and 515.14 is: 710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.55 : 1,096.20 = 515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.55/1,096.20 = 515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.55x = 1,096.20 × 515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.55x = 564,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,696.47/794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.71

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