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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.17, 1,097.07 and 515.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.17, 1,097.07 and 515.62 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.17 : 1,097.07 = 515.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.17/1,097.07 = 515.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.17x = 1,097.07 × 515.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.17x = 565,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,668.49/795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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