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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.12, 1,097.88 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.12, 1,097.88 and 515.55 is: 711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.12 : 1,097.88 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.12/1,097.88 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.12x = 1,097.88 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.12x = 566,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,012.03/795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.86

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