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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,096.80 and 515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,096.80 and 515.58 is: 711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,096.80 = 515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,096.80 = 515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,096.80 × 515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 565,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,488.14/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.33

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