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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.81, 1,096.20 and 515.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.81, 1,096.20 and 515.06 is: 710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.81 : 1,096.20 = 515.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.81/1,096.20 = 515.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.81x = 1,096.20 × 515.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.81x = 564,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,607.40/794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.37

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