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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,096.51 and 511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,096.51 and 511.82 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,096.51 = 511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,096.51 = 511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,096.51 × 511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 561,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,215.75/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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