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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,096.34 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,096.34 and 515.04 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,096.34 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,096.34 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,096.34 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 564,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,659.12/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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