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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,097 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,097 and 514.92 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,097 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,097 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,097 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 564,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,867.24/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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