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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.32, 1,098.04 and 515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.32, 1,098.04 and 515.68 is: 711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.32 : 1,098.04 = 515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.32/1,098.04 = 515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.32x = 1,098.04 × 515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.32x = 566,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,237.27/795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.96

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