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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,096.74 and 515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,096.74 and 515.23 is: 710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,096.74 = 515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,096.74 = 515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,096.74 × 515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 565,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,070.61/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.77

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