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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,096.90 and 515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,096.90 and 515.43 is: 711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,096.90 = 515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,096.90 = 515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,096.90 × 515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 565,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,373.88/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.05

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