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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.85, 1,096.53 and 515.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.85, 1,096.53 and 515.18 is: 710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.85 : 1,096.53 = 515.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.85/1,096.53 = 515.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.85x = 1,096.53 × 515.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.85x = 564,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,904.84/794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.71

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