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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.07, 1,097.43 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.07, 1,097.43 and 515.32 is: 711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.07 : 1,097.43 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.07/1,097.43 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.07x = 1,097.43 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.07x = 565,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,522.14/795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.29

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